tahanan
tahánan with stress marks
home
Usage Note
Tahanan refers to 'home' in an emotional or sentimental sense, emphasizing family and belonging, while 'bahay' refers specifically to the physical building. It is often used in formal writing and expressions concerning deep personal comfort and peace.
Examples
" Maganda ang aming tahanan. "
Natural Translation
Our home is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the our home.
" Ang tahanan ay puno ng pag-ibig. "
Natural Translation
The home is full of love.
Literal Translation
The home is full of love.
" Kahit saan man kami magpunta, ang aming tahanan pa rin ang pinakatahimik na lugar para sa amin. "
Natural Translation
No matter where we go, our home is still the most peaceful place for us.
Literal Translation
Even where ever we go, the our home still also the most-quiet place for us.
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